The article is in the Business section, but should also be in education
section. Here the author explains the reason that schools kill
creativity.

"Researchers in the late 1960s discovered that humans are born with the
capacity to approach challenges in four primary ways: analytically,
procedurally, relationally (or collaboratively) and innovatively. At
puberty, however, the brain shuts down half of that capacity, preserving
only those modes of thought that have seemed most valuable during the
first decade or so of life.

The current emphasis on standardized testing highlights analysis and
procedure, meaning that few of us inherently use our innovative and
collaborative modes of thought." Schools squelch them. I would say the
emphasis on standards in art education is similar to the emphasis on
standardized testing in other areas.

Do art classes counteract this educational problem, or are we part of
it? Do we experiment with team projects or continue to stress only
individual expertise? Do we give innovation top credit, or is
correctness and following the assignment given the highest ranking in
our rubrics? Do we employ open thinking questions to encourage unique
thinking, or do we make suggestions, show demos, and show examples
(things that standardize thinking). Do we sweat principles and
standards, or do we go with the fun of experimentation, unexpected
outcomes, and discovery? According to this article, we too can change
and become more creative in our teaching if we take small, but regular
steps. I know that some art teachers are doing this well. I think more
of us could gradually cultivate innovative and creative art studio
classroom culture. This article about changing our habits might provide
the inspiration.